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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.19, 3,854.62 and 1,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.19, 3,854.62 and 1,184.60 is: 1,774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.19 : 3,854.62 = 1,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.19/3,854.62 = 1,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.19x = 3,854.62 × 1,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.19x = 4,566,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,176.93/2,573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.52

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